Lack of vitamin D linked to hypertension

	Lack of vitamin D linked to hypertension A new study led by an India researcher has confirmed that low levels of vitamin D can trigger hypertension. Although observational studies have already shown this link, a large-scale genetic study was necessary before the cause and effect could be proven, ...
	Frequent binge drinking can lead to insomnia A new study has found that frequent binge drinking is associated with insomnia symptoms in older adults. Results show that overall, 26.2 per cent of participants had two or less binge drinking days per week, on average, and 3.1 per cent had more than two ...
	Risk factors for suicide revealed A collaborative study between Lund University in Sweden and Stanford University has revealed that the rate of suicide among men is almost three times that of women. It also found that being young, single and having a low level of education were stronger ...
	Punjab doctors call off strike after meeting Health Minister Government doctors in Punjab, who had gone on strike to protest the recent transfer of doctors, called off their stir after a meeting with state Health Minister. Members of Punjab Civil Medical Services (PCMS) Association, a body representing a large number of ...
	Purulia infants' death: Union Health Ministry sending team Purulia infants` death: Union Health Ministry sending team New Delhi: Concerned over the death of 13 infants at a government hospital in West Bengal over last few days, the Union Health Ministry is sending a team of experts there to ascertain the facts.
	Acne drug damaged unborn baby girl A pregnant woman lost her baby after she was prescribed a drug for acne which caused her unborn girl severe abnormalities. Sarah Sharma, from Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, lost her baby after being given Isotretinoin, which is not suitable for pregnant ...
	Man walks 40 km through forest with pregnant wife on shoulder in Kerala Kottayam: In an effort to save his pregnant wife and their child, a man walked through forest for about 40 kms in heavy rains carrying the ailing woman on his shoulders to get her to a hospital, but failed to save the baby. The tribal youth, Ayyappan, carrying his ...
	Ajay Bakshi appointed as Max Healthcare MD Max Healthcare, a part of Max India, has appointed Dr Ajay Bakshi to the board as managing director of Max Healthcare, the company said in a press statement. Dr Bakshi has been elevated from his present role as CEO. Dr Bakshi joined Max Healthcare in ...